MV Global Mercy

World's largest civilian hospital ship in port in Senegal

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Monday, July 4, 2022
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STOCKHOLM, July 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --On behalf of the charity Mercy Ships, Stena RoRo has been responsible for the construction of the Global Mercy, the world's largest civilian hospital ship.

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  • STOCKHOLM, July 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --On behalf of the charity Mercy Ships, Stena RoRo has been responsible for the construction of the Global Mercy, the world's largest civilian hospital ship.
  • The ship has now been ceremoniously inaugurated in Dakar, Senegal.
  • Project management for the construction of the Global Mercy has been underway since 2013 and has involved several European, American and Asian subcontractors.
  • Building a ship with capabilities for both sea voyages and hospital care in port is very demanding.

World's largest civilian hospital ship in port in Senegal

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Monday, July 4, 2022
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STOCKHOLM, July 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --On behalf of the charity Mercy Ships, Stena RoRo has been responsible for the construction of the Global Mercy, the world's largest civilian hospital ship.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, July 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --On behalf of the charity Mercy Ships, Stena RoRo has been responsible for the construction of the Global Mercy, the world's largest civilian hospital ship.
  • The ship has now been ceremoniously inaugurated in Dakar, Senegal.
  • Project management for the construction of the Global Mercy has been underway since 2013 and has involved several European, American and Asian subcontractors.
  • Building a ship with capabilities for both sea voyages and hospital care in port is very demanding.

Global Mercy™ Begins Local Healthcare Training, Following Historic Week of Events in Dakar

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Monday, June 6, 2022
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220605005109/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220605005109/en/
    For the first time in Mercy Ships history, the Global Mercy docked next to the Africa Mercy in the port of Dakar, Senegal.
  • During the week, Don Stephens, Founder of Mercy Ships received the Commander of the National Order of the Lion of Senegal.
  • Veteran surgeon Dr. Gary Parker, Africa Mercy Chief Medical Officer, received the Officer of the National Order of the Lion of Senegal at the Presidential Palace.
  • We are very honored and proud to host the Global Mercy for the first time in Africa.

H.E. President Macky Sall Leads Inauguration of the World’s Largest Purpose-built Hospital Ship, the Global Mercy™

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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President of Senegal Macky Sall has inaugurated the worlds largest purpose-built hospital ship and committed to accelerate access to surgical, obstetric and anesthetic care for the nations of Africa.

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  • President of Senegal Macky Sall has inaugurated the worlds largest purpose-built hospital ship and committed to accelerate access to surgical, obstetric and anesthetic care for the nations of Africa.
  • As President in Office for the African Union, I commit to bring the Dakar Declaration to the summit of heads of state and African governments.
  • The inauguration of the Global Mercy is only one part of the reason we celebrate today.
  • Each year, volunteer professionals from over 60 countries serve on board the worlds two largest non-governmental hospital ships, the Africa Mercy and the Global Mercy.

Stena RoRo delivers extended E-Flexer RoPax to Stena Line

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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Stena Line: Stena Line's network in the Irish Sea; delivery 2019

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  • Stena Line: Stena Line's network in the Irish Sea; delivery 2020
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  • Stena Line: Stena Line's network in the Irish Sea; delivery 2021
    Since 1977, Stena RoRo has led the development of new marine RoRo, cargo and passenger concepts.
  • We provide custom-built vessels, as well as standardized RoRo and RoPax vessels.

Stena RoRo delivers extended E-Flexer RoPax to Stena Line

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Roll-on/roll-off, Stena Line, Mercy Ships, Global, MV Global Mercy

Stena Line: Stena Line's network in the Irish Sea; delivery 2019

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  • Stena Line: Stena Line's network in the Irish Sea; delivery 2019
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  • Stena Line: Stena Line's network in the Irish Sea; delivery 2020
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  • Stena Line: Stena Line's network in the Irish Sea; delivery 2021
    Since 1977, Stena RoRo has led the development of new marine RoRo, cargo and passenger concepts.
  • We provide custom-built vessels, as well as standardized RoRo and RoPax vessels.

Stena RoRo assisting MARAD in purchase of two vessels for Ready Reserve Force (RRF)

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
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https://news.cision.com/stena-roro/r/stena-roro-assisting-marad-in-purch...

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MARAD (United States Maritime Administration) has signed a contract for the purchase of two vessels.
  • Stena RoRo is participating as market experts and brokers, as well as providing support in contract drafting.
  • Stena RoRo is part of the project team that Crowley created for the MARAD contract.
  • Stena RoRo assists in the process of finding and selecting new vessels, serves as a broker and supports the parties in drawing up contracts in connection with the purchase of vessels.

Stena RoRo assisting MARAD in purchase of two vessels for Ready Reserve Force (RRF)

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
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https://news.cision.com/stena-roro/r/stena-roro-assisting-marad-in-purch...

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MARAD (United States Maritime Administration) has signed a contract for the purchase of two vessels.
  • Stena RoRo is participating as market experts and brokers, as well as providing support in contract drafting.
  • Stena RoRo is part of the project team that Crowley created for the MARAD contract.
  • Stena RoRo assists in the process of finding and selecting new vessels, serves as a broker and supports the parties in drawing up contracts in connection with the purchase of vessels.

Mercy Ships Receives Generous Gift From Fund Established by Michael and Susan Dell

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022
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The most current data shows that 93% of people living in the “bottom billion” -- in reference to the one billion people who live in low- and middle-income economies in terms of healthcare outcomes -- reside in sub-Saharan Africa. This means those suffering from painful, isolating, and often preventable diseases are unable to find the healing they so desperately need.

Key Points: 
  • Michael and Susan Dell have committed an $18 million match through a charitable fund at Vanguard Charitable to help secure funding for this next season of Mercy Ships transformable work.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220301005053/en/
    Michael and Susan Dell have committed an $18 million match through a charitable fund at Vanguard Charitable to help secure funding for Mercy Ships.
  • We are deeply grateful for this generous gift and commitment from Michael and Susan Dell in support of Mercy Ships mission to deliver hope and healing in sub-Saharan Africa.
  • Michael and I are honored to be part of the next chapter of Mercy Ships, which will bring more opportunities for healing to those who need it most, Susan Dell, co-founder and board chair of the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, said.

Global Mercy® Arrives in Rotterdam – and Everyone Is Invited to Come on Board!

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Monday, February 28, 2022
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On February 26, the Global Mercy, the new purpose-built hospital ship built by Mercy Ships , docked in the Port of Rotterdam.

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  • On February 26, the Global Mercy, the new purpose-built hospital ship built by Mercy Ships , docked in the Port of Rotterdam.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220227005140/en/
    The Global Mercy, the world's largest civilian hospital ship, arrives in Rotterdam.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Everyone is invited to join the Global Mercy Experience; a virtual or in-person tour of the new hospital ship.
  • Gert van de Weerdhof, CEO of Mercy Ships, is delighted with the arrival of the Global Mercy: "Its a great honour to present the Global Mercy.